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WINNIPEG — The relocation of rail lines in Winnipeg has taken a step forward.

The idea was proposed in the NDP’s throne speech last year. On Thursday, Premier Greg Selinger appointed former Quebec Premier Jean Charest as chair of a task force that will determine if this is even possible.

“This will be a different city without rail lines,” said Charest. “I’m excited for this opportunity.”

The city will still move ahead with building the Waverley Underpass because that’s a main line for CN and likely wouldn’t be moved but it could change whether the Marion Underpass is built or if the Arlington bridge needs to be rebuilt.